Molina, who left his job as an insurance broker to launch the new venture, said the Golf Den has a better chance of making a go of it because they are operating on a less ambitious scale than the previous virtual golf business did.

They have fewer simulators and they don’t have an in-house restaurant or liquor licence

Instead Molina and Arana have a deal with a nearby restaurant to cater to clients who want to nibble food while they play (another selling point for indoor golf).

Down the road, Molina thinks the Golf Den will have a restaurant licence, possibly in 10 to 12 months.

Molina added the new facility also offers two virtual reality bays, offering players a chance to don goggles and play inside a three-dimensional world.

His business can also accommodate people who want to play a computer game on a 12 foot by eight foot screen.